Amendment sought to strike the provision which defines for Federal purposes, marriage and spouse as a legal union between a man and woman, as husband and wife.

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Amendment Number
1285
Description
Amendment sought to strike the provision which defines for Federal purposes, marriage and spouse as a legal union between a man and woman, as husband and wife.
Purpose
An amendment to strike section 3 of the bill which defines marriage as a legal union between a man and a woman as husband and wife.
Congress
104
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Jul 12, 1996
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment (A001) Failed by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
12:51:41
Submitted Date
Jul 12, 1996
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 1285 — Informed